Long ago, a group of people called the Pilgrims sailed across the big ocean on a ship named the Mayflower. They wanted to find a new home where they could live and work in their own way. When they landed in America, the winter was very cold, and life was hard. But the Pilgrims were brave, and they worked together to build houses and find food!
The Pilgrims had some very kind neighbors called the Wampanoag people. The Wampanoag taught the Pilgrims how to plant corn and where to catch fish. When the harvest was ready, everyone was so happy! They had a big feast together to say thank you for the food and their new friends. This special dinner was the very first Thanksgiving, and it lasted for three whole days!